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Lodge at The Old Barracks

3.5 star property
Guests start their day with a delicious breakfast and end it with satisfying dinner at this welcoming property where the staff provides exceptional service

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The Lodge at The Old Barracks offers in-room WiFi and a picturesque terrace for morning strolls. Visitors can refresh at the hair salon or grab coffee at one of two cafés. The on-site bistro serves delicious meals praised by guests, along with the guesthouse's genuine hospitality.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe King Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Superior Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Superior Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Family Suite

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Athenry is home to Lodge at The Old Barracks. Athenry Castle and Ennis Abbey and Dunsandle Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Galway Bay and Craughwell AC Athletics Park. Club Vitae Leisure Club and Turoe Pet Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Athenry travel guide
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Map
Cross St, Athenry, County Galway

What's nearby

  • Athenry Town Square
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Athenry Heritage Center
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Athenry Library
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Athenry Castle and Ennis Abbey
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Athenry Shopping Centre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Athenry Station
    6 min walk

Restaurants

  • Crooked Coffee
    3 min drive
  • The Old Baracks
    1 min walk
  • Laffertys pub
    6 min drive
  • Dowling's Pub
    3 min walk
  • JF Murphy's
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Old Barracks To-Go
  • The Old Barracks Bistro

Conveniences

  • Hair salon

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.
The property is closed: Christmas Day.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lodge at The Old Barracks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lodge at The Old Barracks?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lodge at The Old Barracks?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Lodge at The Old Barracks located?

Situated in Athenry, this guesthouse is steps from Athenry Heritage Center, Athenry Town Square, and Athenry Library. Athenry Castle and Ennis Abbey and Athenry Shopping Centre are also within 15 minutes. Athenry Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lodge at The Old Barracks Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 195 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean as a whistle, comfy bed, delicious food, good parking and very maintained. Loved our experience, quite a beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and excellent breakfast. Park behind the guest house and check-in at the restaurant across the street. Everyone I had contact with was friendly and helpful. If you want a different take on pizza, go to the pizza place on the corner, adjacent to the guest house -- very yummy!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, all staff very attentive, helpful and friendly. They include a full breakfast each day the room is reserved. They offer free parking in two lots so you won't have to pay for street parking. The restaurant serves fresh and amazing food that is served quite quickly. Many places to eat /drink nearby, town is easy walk to historic sites.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent location, about 15-20 minutes outside of Galway. The room was clean, included two twins and was comfortable. We were on the top floor which was up two flights of stairs, only annoying when bringing the luggage in. There was parking for about 6-8 vehicles in the back, we didn't have trouble finding a space but the lot was full each morning. Breakfast started at 8:30am which wasn't an issue for us but was later than we expected. You order off the menu at the restaurant and it was really good. Highly recommend purchasing some pastries - they were delicious. The pizza restaurant below is also amazing so great location for a meal. We would recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, the room was clean and we had a delicious breakfast. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy parking, good communication from host, great breakfast, clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay clean rooms and wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great and in walking distance
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agnes J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and beautiful hotel and restaurants! Everything was perfect! We can’t wait to visit again soon! ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

MICHAEL!!! We’ve been in Ireland for 5 nights and have stayed in 5 different places. The Lodge was above all our favorite! Michael was so warm and welcoming and had the best suggestions. The pizza place next-door is amazing! We were in Italy, 2 Christmases ago and this pizza was even better!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great staff, food was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved The Lodge at the Old Barracks! We were greeted by name for checkin and recognized by staff the next morning at breakfast. Everyone was delightful, and the place was lovely! Room was big with a great view of the vilkage and restaurant across the street. Breakfast was delicious! Stay - you'll be glad you did.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay here. Excellent centarized location to explore Ireland. Food was amazing and staff extremely friendly and welcoming.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lodge and inn with personal services. Proprietor greeted us by name and walked us to our room. Morning staff at the restaurant knew us and were most helpful! Breakfast was delicious! We will stay again if our journeys bring us this way again! Next time, we will plan to arrive early enough for dinner at the Lodge!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of Athenry. Friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fine place to stay

Good location outside Galway in a friendly safe little town with some local points of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Great stay, our room was perfect and sparkling clean. The staff were really helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Saiko

They have the best breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a small Irish town. Great room with large bathroom and wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Vaughn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and the the staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at this property. Very welcoming and friendly staff 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sileny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best breakfast ever, the place is beautiful and the staff were amazing. Loved it, the best from a long trip where we stayed in very nice hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, friendly staff and comfortable room. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is 1st class , very clean and comfortable only stayed for one night but would use it again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024